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Job Posting - Forest Ecologist, Flagstaff, AZ

The Nature Conservancy in Arizona is looking to hire a Forest Ecologist based in the Flagstaff, AZ area. This is an exciting opportunity, and we would appreciate your help in distributing this job posting to interested and qualified candidates.

The Forest Ecologist provides
scientific leadership in forest management, focusing on
evaluating, developing and applying science-based practices in a dynamic
socio-political environment. The Forest Ecologist works with a
cross-functional team within the Conservancy and with external
stakeholders to: 1) design and implement science-informed adaptive management
and monitoring programs; 2) help resolve conflicting perspectives among
stakeholders by adding more relevant science to the many factors being
considered; and 3) help accelerate and guide forest restoration through
collaboration, building relationships, and creative problem-solving. This
position plays a key role in the Conservancy’s ongoing work with the Four
Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) as well as development of innovative
technologies to streamline forest thinning operations while providing data on
effectiveness of restoration treatments.

Applicants should have a
Master’s degree in ecology or science-related field plus 4 years of relevant
experience (or equivalent combination); a strong interest in using science to
inform land management and stakeholder discussions; experience and
enjoyment working closely with diverse partners such as federal land
managers, academic researchers, and forestry professionals; demonstrated skills
in ecological measurement, analysis and modeling; and excellent written and
oral communication skills. For details and to apply, see http://www.nature.org/careers,
search for job
#41102. Applications will be accepted through June 3.